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Rakshit Sonawane
The writer is a senior journalist based in Mumbai.
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Mohan Bhagwat’s criticism of caste: Words in search of meaningSubscriber Only
February 07,2023 18:51:17 PM
How does one view his statement in light of anti-conversion laws in several states where BJP holds office? Or the drives against ‘love jihad’?
Wed, Feb 08, 2023
SC verdict on EWS: Pushing upper-caste interestsSubscriber Only
November 08,2022 15:53:24 PM
Considering that together, the population of SCs, STs and OBCs is over 80 per cent (but confined to 50 per cent in terms of quota space), the EWS quota amounts to almost a proportional representation for the “forward” castes, who are in a minority but are already overrepresented in education and employment.
Tue, Nov 08, 2022
What controversy over AAP’s Rajendra Gautam attending Buddhism conversion ceremony says about the political use of AmbedkarSubscriber Only
October 10,2022 17:16:31 PM
Political parties which claim to revere Ambedkar support his views as per their convenience
Tue, Oct 11, 2022
A Regressive QuotaSubscriber Only
February 12,2019 00:20:49 AM
Economic reservation mocks the ameliorative spirit behind the system
Tue, Feb 12, 2019
This love for AmbedkarSubscriber Only
December 07,2018 01:00:54 AM
Political parties are only trying to appropriate him for electoral gain
Sat, Jul 04, 2020
Ambedkar For Our TimesSubscriber Only
December 07,2017 01:10:13 AM
His egalitarian narrative can help save the country from fanatics of all hues.
Thu, Dec 07, 2017Maharashtra: Tensions rise over Ahmednagar gangrapeSubscriber Only
September 05,2016 00:02:56 AM
Members of the upper caste Maratha community want the SC/ST Act to be repealed.
Mon, Sep 05, 2016Onions on bhujbal political plateSubscriber Only
September 16,2011 00:42:15 AM
Onions on bhujbal political plate
Fri, Sep 16, 2011
Onions: That teary feeling againSubscriber Only
September 09,2011 02:32:28 AM
The government had increased the minimum export price of onion.
Fri, Sep 09, 2011No reimbursement yet to 2 corporations,Minister sees biasSubscriber Only
September 03,2011 00:49:56 AM
The Finance Deparment headed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is yet to reimburse two state-run corporations
Sat, Sep 03, 2011State plans common statute for civic bodiesSubscriber Only
August 27,2011 00:39:49 AM
The state government plans to evolve a common statute to govern municipal bodies in a bid to streamline laws and remove anomalies.
Sat, Aug 27, 2011State considers Bill for self-financed schoolsSubscriber Only
August 21,2011 01:02:46 AM
The State government is planning to introduce a Bill in the legislature to allow self-financed unaided private schools on the lines of the private universities Bill that was passed in the recently concluded monsoon session.
Sun, Aug 21, 2011Now,R R Patils daughter makes debut in public lifeSubscriber Only
August 20,2011 01:14:13 AM
Home Minister R R Patils daughter Smita made a debut in public life on Wednesday by addressing a rally of women to set up self-help groups in Sangli district.
Sat, Aug 20, 2011Chavan wont ban film,but orders reviewSubscriber Only
August 12,2011 01:16:55 AM
Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan refused to ban Prakash Jhas Aarakshan,which is scheduled for release on Friday.
Fri, Aug 12, 2011This Week MaharashtraSubscriber Only
August 04,2011 00:32:01 AM
Efficiency,Chavan style
Thu, Aug 04, 2011Ajit Pawar leads rap,tough days ahead for PatilSubscriber Only
July 30,2011 00:36:24 AM
Home Minister R R Patil might have survived the consequences of the 13/7 Mumbai terror attack unlike 26/11 when he had to quit.
Sat, Jul 30, 2011Disaster management in syllabus soonSubscriber Only
July 19,2011 00:55:43 AM
After the recent blasts,the state government plans to step up security measures at schools,beginning with Mumbai.
Tue, Jul 19, 2011NCP reply to Janata Durbar: weekly parade of ministersSubscriber Only
July 17,2011 01:53:14 AM
In an attempt to score over the Congress and emerge at least as the single-largest party if not the one with a clear majority
Sun, Jul 17, 2011Even the Thackerays need help sometimesSubscriber Only
July 07,2011 03:59:29 AM
Known for their autocratic rule and appreciation of a dictator like Adolf Hitler,Raj Thackeray and his uncle Bal Thackeray rarely turn to anyone for help.
Thu, Jul 07, 2011To block criminal thoughts,SC hostels need other studentsSubscriber Only
July 05,2011 03:21:24 AM
Minutes of meeting record Maharashtra Speakers comment.
Tue, Jul 05, 2011Union ministers from state jittery over Rajya Sabha byelection,fear losing jobSubscriber Only
July 03,2011 00:40:06 AM
The Congress leadership is finalising its candidate from Maharashtra for the Rajya Sabha byelection to the seat vacated by Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan
Sun, Jul 03, 2011State misses deadline for residential schools for SCsSubscriber Only
June 25,2011 00:22:58 AM
The Congress-led Democratic Front Government in the state,which cries hoarse over its commitment to the downtrodden
Sat, Jun 25, 2011Paddy transplantation weathers labour problemSubscriber Only
June 18,2011 01:19:04 AM
Labour is still short but Punjabi workers,especially women and teenagers,have shown signs that they will help meet the shortfall,having started to join the effort in large numbers.
Sat, Jun 18, 2011Mumbai suburbs could get back extra 0.33 floor spaceSubscriber Only
June 05,2011 01:04:24 AM
The government is all set to reintroduce the additional 0.33 FSI in the Mumbai suburban district for a premium by June 15,a senior official has said.
Sun, Jun 05, 2011Confusion in NCP over renaming Dadar stationSubscriber Only
June 04,2011 03:10:00 AM
The NCP,which is rattled by its former ally Ramdas Athawale tying up with the Shiv Sena-BJP in the run-up to local polls,is preparing to reach out to Dalits by organising a rally to declare a charter on their welfare
Sat, Jun 04, 2011Journalism of Courage
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